The City of Huntington Beach won a legal battle to keep its Charter Amendments on the March 2024 ballot, after Mark Bixby's challenge was dismissed by the court.

Huntington Beach anticipates large swells with waves up to 15-18 feet, prompting safety warnings and preparedness measures for potential coastal flooding.

The LAPD bomb squad was called to Van Nuys to investigate a suspected explosive device, causing traffic disruption; the area was cleared safely later.

Santa Clarita invites residents to its 12th annual Polar Plunge at the Aquatic Center's pool on January 6, with incentives like towels and post-dip treats for participants, who are encouraged to donate food items to charity.

A standoff in Long Beach ended in a suspected murder-suicide, leaving a man and a 5-year-old child dead after a domestic dispute, fire, and SWAT intervention.

Long Beach police responded to a shooting on East Esther Street on Dec. 27, with no victims found but casings on the scene; the motive and suspect remain unknown.

Long Beach plans a New Year's Eve celebration with free shows and fireworks, Queen Mary events, and free transit rides after 5 p.m. to prevent DUI incidents.

The Long Beach Police Department's appeal for public help in locating 73-year-old Michael Savee, who went missing from a hospital, ended successfully when he was found unharmed near another hospital.

The Holiday Ice Rink at Pershing Square in Downtown LA opens, providing an outdoor skating experience in the city until January 7, 2024, at $20 admission with skates included.

The LA Sheriff's Department seeks public aid in capturing murder suspect Crisanthony Zavala-Guerrero, considered armed and dangerous, for a fatal Lancaster shooting.

A body was found leading to a police-involved shooting in Home Gardens, California. The suspect was non-fatally shot by deputies, who are now on leave pending an investigation.

LA County health officials issued an ocean water warning due to high bacterial levels at multiple popular beaches, advising against swimming or surfing in those areas.

Los Angeles expects rain and a wood-burning ban ahead of New Year's Day, with an 80% chance of showers beginning tonight and air quality concerns prompting restrictions on wood fires.